Interpretation of Scripture: Practice: A Selection of Works of Hugh, Andrew, Richard, and Leontius of St Victor, and of Robert of Melun, Peter Come

by Franklin T. Harkins and Frans Van Liere

Book Overview

Thanks to the pathbreaking work of Beryl Smalley, more than a half century ago, today we recognize the central place of the so-called School of Saint Victor in the history of biblical exegesis. By the mid-twelfth century, the abbey had gained a reputation for solid Christian teaching, with an emphasis on biblical studies and history. This volume contains commentaries and examples of biblical exegesis by Hugh and Andrew of Saint Victor, Sermons by...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2503553125
• ISBN13: 9782503553122
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Brepols Publishers
• Length: 563 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"